Themed collection Energy Advances – Editorial and Advisory Board Member Publications

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Open Access Review Article

Recent ReaxFF MD studies on pyrolysis and combustion mechanisms of aviation/aerospace fuels and energetic additives

Development of aviation and aerospace fuels requires deep insight into the pyrolysis and combustion mechanisms.

Graphical abstract: Recent ReaxFF MD studies on pyrolysis and combustion mechanisms of aviation/aerospace fuels and energetic additives
Open Access Communication

A methodology to synthesize easily oxidized materials containing Li ions in an inert atmosphere

A simple methodology to synthesize easily oxidized materials with Mn3+ and V3+ ions, which are used as emerging high-capacity positive electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries, is proposed.

Graphical abstract: A methodology to synthesize easily oxidized materials containing Li ions in an inert atmosphere
Open Access Communication

Improved electrode reversibility of anionic redox with highly concentrated electrolyte solution and aramid-coated polyolefin separator

High-capacity electrode materials made of abundant elements are necessary to develop cost-effective energy storage applications.

Graphical abstract: Improved electrode reversibility of anionic redox with highly concentrated electrolyte solution and aramid-coated polyolefin separator
Open Access Communication

Improved reversibility of lithium deposition and stripping with high areal capacity under practical conditions through enhanced wettability of the polyolefin separator to highly concentrated electrolytes

Highly concentrated electrolytes (HCEs) have attracted great interest as electrolyte candidates for Li metal batteries because of their functionalities in improving the reversibility and cycling performance of the Li metal negative electrode.

Graphical abstract: Improved reversibility of lithium deposition and stripping with high areal capacity under practical conditions through enhanced wettability of the polyolefin separator to highly concentrated electrolytes
Open Access Communication

P3-type layered K0.6Cr0.6Ti0.4O2 for potassium storage applications

P3-type K0.6Cr0.6Ti0.4O2 is synthesized via a solid-state method and is tested as a positive electrode for potassium-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: P3-type layered K0.6Cr0.6Ti0.4O2 for potassium storage applications
Open Access Paper

A framework to estimate national biofuel potential by siting production facilities: a case study for canola sustainable aviation fuel in Canada

Canola-derived SAF can meet about 20% of the jet fuel consumption in Canada but requires incentives to spur domestic production. Increasing transportation connectivity can increase canola accessibility and reduce supply chain risk.

Graphical abstract: A framework to estimate national biofuel potential by siting production facilities: a case study for canola sustainable aviation fuel in Canada
From the themed collection: Research advancing UN SDG 13: Climate Action
Open Access Paper

Life cycle assessment of low-dimensional materials for perovskite photovoltaic cells

Perovskite solar cells integrated with lower dimensional materials can outperform the environmental performance of conventional solar photovoltaic technologies such as crystalline silicon, CIGS, and CdTe with shorter lifetimes.

Graphical abstract: Life cycle assessment of low-dimensional materials for perovskite photovoltaic cells
Open Access Paper

Improved coulombic efficiency of single-flow, multiphase flow batteries via the use of strong-binding complexing agents

A comprehensive study of stronger-binding complexing agents than MEP to increase coulombic and energy efficiency using a membraneless single-flow zinc–bromine battery with a multiphase electrolyte.

Graphical abstract: Improved coulombic efficiency of single-flow, multiphase flow batteries via the use of strong-binding complexing agents
Open Access Paper

Black goes green: single-step solvent exchange for sol-gel synthesis of carbon spherogels as high-performance supercapacitor electrodes

The novel synthesis of carbon spherogels in organic solvents enables energy and solvent savings and omits supercritical drying. In addition, the resulting carbon spherogels feature excellent capacitance for energy storage in a supercapacitor setup.

Graphical abstract: Black goes green: single-step solvent exchange for sol-gel synthesis of carbon spherogels as high-performance supercapacitor electrodes
Open Access Paper

A rapid lithium-ion cathode discovery pipeline and its exemplary application

A new computational screening pipeline accelerates the process of identifying potential Li-ion cathodes, with a demonstration case upon its preliminary application.

Graphical abstract: A rapid lithium-ion cathode discovery pipeline and its exemplary application
Open Access Paper

A comparison of the impact of cation chemistry in ionic liquid-based lithium battery electrolytes

Two high-salt-content ionic liquid electrolytes with distinct cationic chemistries were compared. The one with a phosphonium cation showed superior characteristics, particularly in terms of its enhanced capacity when used in lithium metal batteries.

Graphical abstract: A comparison of the impact of cation chemistry in ionic liquid-based lithium battery electrolytes
Open Access Paper

Structure and interactions of novel ether-functionalised morpholinium and piperidinium ionic liquids with lithium salts

Investigation of the thermodynamic and transport properties of four novel ether-functionalised piperidinium and morpholinium ionic liquids with LiFSI and LiTFSI salts, and Li-ion coordination in ionic liquids.

Graphical abstract: Structure and interactions of novel ether-functionalised morpholinium and piperidinium ionic liquids with lithium salts
Open Access Paper

Hydrogen sorption on microporous carbon/sulfur nanocomposite systems

Nanocomposites of sulfur encapsulated in single-walled carbon nanotubes show increased hydrogen density in pores through enhanced electrostatic potential.

Graphical abstract: Hydrogen sorption on microporous carbon/sulfur nanocomposite systems
Open Access Paper

Lithium ion transport in solid polymer electrolyte filled with alumina nanoparticles

The addition of Al2O3 enhances Li+ transport along the PEO chains and provides an additional Li+ transport path, thereby significantly improving the conductivity.

Graphical abstract: Lithium ion transport in solid polymer electrolyte filled with alumina nanoparticles
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This collection showcases some of the latest research from across the spectrum of energy science. Each of the featured manuscripts was authored by Editorial or Advisory board members of Energy Advances.

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